BBC: Justin Timberlake has defended Pink for cancelling a gig after being spotted relaxing on an Australian beach. She called off the performance on her Beautiful Trauma tour in Sydney after coming down with a chest infection. The 38-year-old had been snapped by paparazzi photographers enjoying a day with her family on a beach in…
Glamour: Rihanna’s beauty line, Fenty, has gone from strength to strength since its global launch on September 8, 2017. In fact, it’s on track to outsell Kylie Cosmetics, which is no small feat. It turns out the brand was a long time coming, after Rihanna trademarked the name (which is actually her last name: Robyn…
Tech Explorist: Shrouded in rumors and legends, the pyramids at Giza, Egypt are the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Though the pyramids are one of the most recognizable symbols of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, these immense, complex tombs were only built during distinct portions of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Now,…
Hindustan Times: Research says that massage releases a hormone called serotonin which allows your body and mind to go in a “feel good” state. Vibhoar, CEO, NEU Salonz, and Sangeetha R, Director Operations-Housekeeping & SPA (Bodhi and Bodhi Ayur) of Radisson Blu, Resort Temple Bay, Mamallapuram, list some spa therapies to indulge in: * Reflexology:…
Science Alert: In his book Fluent Forever, opera singer Gabriel Wyner suggests that one of the best ways to learn a new language is to practice remembering it. In other words, instead of reading and re-reading a list of vocabulary words, you should read it once and then test yourself repeatedly.The same strategy works for…
Hindustan Times: Eating fish or taking a fish oil supplement may reduce the risk of preterm birth among pregnant women with low level of omega-3 fatty acids, a new study has found. The findings indicated that pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids – found in fish oil –…
WION: Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Rogers Cup in Montreal for “personal reasons”, Tennis Canada said on Saturday, delaying the 23-time grand slam winner’s start to the North American hardcourt season. Tennis Canada said Williams’s decision to pull out was made for personal reasons but did not elaborate.”Of course, we are disappointed that Serena…
Japan Times: As Kaori Shibo bends her head down and peers at a log through a magnifying glass, she emits a delighted gasp. The object of her adoration? Moss. With her face almost close enough to kiss the fallen tree, she shouts out, “Oh, this baby’s sporophyte is breaking out! I’ve never seen this before.”…
Science Alert: When it comes to predicting who is most likely to act in a trustworthy manner, one of the most important factors is the anticipation of guilt, according to a new study. In the study, researchers identify a trait predictor of trustworthy intentions and behavior. They also provide practical advice for deciding in whom…
The Guardian: Growing plants in open-topped pots filled with a fibre-rich potting mix is a gardening tradition that dates back at least as far as classical times. The practice is so ubiquitous one might think pot culture is the only way to grow plants at home. However, for several tricky-to-grow species, simply ditching the pots…